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Convertible Top Control Unit - Audi (8V7-959-255)
2015-2019 Audi - 8V7-959-255
- MSRP: $643.99
- Discount: $155.21 (24.1% off)
- Sale Price: $488.78
- MSRP: $643.99
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- SKU:
8V7-959-255
- Other Names:
Convertible Top Control Unit, Controller, Control.Unit
- Description:
A3. Cabrio. Convertible,. This genuine Audi Convertible Top Control Unit, part number 8V7-959-255, executes the control strategy for its subsystem, and because Audi modules are networked and component protected, a replacement is a software event as much as a hardware one. Genuine Audi tooling and materials mean it installs into the original mounting points without modification. Use the fitment guide or contact our parts team to confirm the correct application.
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | Drivers usually notice the following before replacing 8V7-959-255: warning lamps, features that intermittently stop working, communication faults reported across several modules, no start conditions, or a module that will not wake on the bus. Confirm the complaint against the vehicle identification number and option content before ordering. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | To confirm 8V7-959-255 is the cause rather than a symptom: verify power and ground at the module and check for bus communication faults across the network before condemning the unit, since a single failed module can make several healthy ones report faults. Document the readings before and after the repair so the fix can be verified. |
| INSTALLATION | Service replacement of 8V7-959-255 requires coding, adaptation, and in many cases component protection removal with online access, so plan for dealer level tooling before the vehicle is disassembled. Follow the Audi repair manual procedure and torque specifications for the specific model and year. |
| MAINTENANCE | Keeping 8V7-959-255 in service means protecting the module from moisture and keeping the vehicle battery healthy, since low voltage events during cranking are a leading cause of module faults. Following the Audi maintenance schedule is the cheapest insurance against a larger repair. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Fitment note for this control module (8V7-959-255): a replacement module must be matched to the vehicle's option content and software level, and the original part number should be verified before ordering. If you are unsure about fitment, provide the vehicle identification number and our parts team will confirm it. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Commonly replaced alongside 8V7-959-255: connector seals, mounting hardware, and any corroded pins are addressed at the same time, and a battery health check should accompany the repair. Check the repair manual for the full list of single use fasteners for this procedure. |
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